South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1282: provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2

Plain-language summary

HB 1282 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district. Primary sponsor: Kathy Rice (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kathy Rice (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican).